Cost-Effectiveness of Balloon Kyphoplasty Versus Standard Medical Treatment in Patients With Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fracture

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Fredrik Borgström · Quantify Research (Sweden)

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In this randomized controlled trial, it was not possible to demonstrate that BKP was cost-effective compared with standard medical treatment in patients treated for an acute/subacute vertebral fracture due to osteoporosis. However, sensitivity analysis indicated a certain degree of uncertainty, which needs to be considered.

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Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology Hip and Femur Fractures

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Published in: Spine

Volume 36, Issue 26, pp. 2243-2251

DOI: 10.1097/brs.0b013e3182322d0f

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Cost-Effectiveness of Balloon Kyphoplasty Versus Standard Medical Treatment in Patients With Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fracture

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